Violet Fox 🦊
@violetbfox.bsky.social
Libraries, zines, liberation. She/her. https://violetbfox.info/
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Violet Fox 🦊
@violetbfox.bsky.social
· Feb 27
📣 New zine! "Radical Books That Aren't a Slog : Leftist Book Recommendations for Newly Radical Folks." If you're a baby leftist looking for a place to start imagining new possibilities, here's 17 books to get you started! violetbfox.info/radicalbooks/ 📚
oh no I read the comments 🙁
I wrote about some of the unreasonable requests I've gotten as a candidate for library jobs, and how employers might make the interview process less dehumanizing. acrlog.org/2026/02/05/m... 📚
Making the Academic Librarian Interview Less Painful - ACRLog
To be unexpectedly unemployed in the U.S. is to be in a state of desperation. If you haven’t been out of work lately, it’s a particularly challenging time. The labor market is cooling, and people are ...
acrlog.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:07 AM
oh no I read the comments 🙁
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overstimulated at the zine fest
February 7, 2026 at 8:32 PM
overstimulated at the zine fest
We couldn't require masks at Twin Cities Zine Fest (venue policy), but we tried to cultivate a culture where people would wear them (free masks at the door, etc.) Look how many people are wearing masks!!! 😭 I love the zine community. 💗 #TCZF2026
February 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
We couldn't require masks at Twin Cities Zine Fest (venue policy), but we tried to cultivate a culture where people would wear them (free masks at the door, etc.) Look how many people are wearing masks!!! 😭 I love the zine community. 💗 #TCZF2026
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If you're near Minneapolis on Saturday, please consider coming out to the Twin Cities Zine Fest, where we'll have 80+ zinesters sharing their #zines & free workshops! tczinefest.org/tczf-2026/ #TCZF2026
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
February 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
If you're near Minneapolis on Saturday, please consider coming out to the Twin Cities Zine Fest, where we'll have 80+ zinesters sharing their #zines & free workshops! tczinefest.org/tczf-2026/ #TCZF2026
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
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It would be difficult to overstate the influence of Fobazi Ettarh's work on a generation of library workers. Sending love to all in her orbit.
Join me in supporting her family in this difficult time.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Join me in supporting her family in this difficult time.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Honoring the life of Fobazi Ettarh: Funeral & other costs, organized by Ysabel Gerrard
NEW UPDATE
Dear readers,
This isn’t the update I was … Ysabel Gerrard needs your support for Honoring the life of Fobazi Ettarh: Funeral & other costs
www.gofundme.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
It would be difficult to overstate the influence of Fobazi Ettarh's work on a generation of library workers. Sending love to all in her orbit.
Join me in supporting her family in this difficult time.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Join me in supporting her family in this difficult time.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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Because someone asked for it, I made "It's Pronounced Zeen" totes!
Every tote sale goes directly to the Disability Justice Microgrant Fund.
wildramppublishing.com
Every tote sale goes directly to the Disability Justice Microgrant Fund.
wildramppublishing.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Because someone asked for it, I made "It's Pronounced Zeen" totes!
Every tote sale goes directly to the Disability Justice Microgrant Fund.
wildramppublishing.com
Every tote sale goes directly to the Disability Justice Microgrant Fund.
wildramppublishing.com
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I spent the last year interviewing, and I had similar experiences 😔
I wrote about some of the unreasonable requests I've gotten as a candidate for library jobs, and how employers might make the interview process less dehumanizing. acrlog.org/2026/02/05/m... 📚
Making the Academic Librarian Interview Less Painful - ACRLog
To be unexpectedly unemployed in the U.S. is to be in a state of desperation. If you haven’t been out of work lately, it’s a particularly challenging time. The labor market is cooling, and people are ...
acrlog.org
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I spent the last year interviewing, and I had similar experiences 😔
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happy to share that i'll not only be tabling at this year's Twin Cities Zine Fest, i'll also be teaching a workshop ✂️
join me at the Minneapolis Central Library from 11am-noon on Saturday, February 7th to learn some introductory approaches to collage!
free! seating is limited, no pre-registration!
join me at the Minneapolis Central Library from 11am-noon on Saturday, February 7th to learn some introductory approaches to collage!
free! seating is limited, no pre-registration!
February 3, 2026 at 1:42 AM
happy to share that i'll not only be tabling at this year's Twin Cities Zine Fest, i'll also be teaching a workshop ✂️
join me at the Minneapolis Central Library from 11am-noon on Saturday, February 7th to learn some introductory approaches to collage!
free! seating is limited, no pre-registration!
join me at the Minneapolis Central Library from 11am-noon on Saturday, February 7th to learn some introductory approaches to collage!
free! seating is limited, no pre-registration!
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First year in forever that I'm in town for this, and I'm excited to (1) share a selection of my free zines (guante.info/zines) focused on creative resistance; and (2) facilitate a workshop 2-3pm on how zines can be practical tools for organizing and cultivating counter-narratives.
If you're near Minneapolis on Saturday, please consider coming out to the Twin Cities Zine Fest, where we'll have 80+ zinesters sharing their #zines & free workshops! tczinefest.org/tczf-2026/ #TCZF2026
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
February 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM
First year in forever that I'm in town for this, and I'm excited to (1) share a selection of my free zines (guante.info/zines) focused on creative resistance; and (2) facilitate a workshop 2-3pm on how zines can be practical tools for organizing and cultivating counter-narratives.
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The update here left me weepy with how full of love it is. If you can help with end of life expenses, here's where and how.
February 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The update here left me weepy with how full of love it is. If you can help with end of life expenses, here's where and how.
If you're near Minneapolis on Saturday, please consider coming out to the Twin Cities Zine Fest, where we'll have 80+ zinesters sharing their #zines & free workshops! tczinefest.org/tczf-2026/ #TCZF2026
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
February 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
If you're near Minneapolis on Saturday, please consider coming out to the Twin Cities Zine Fest, where we'll have 80+ zinesters sharing their #zines & free workshops! tczinefest.org/tczf-2026/ #TCZF2026
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
If you're elsewhere, please send good vibes, we could use some fun.
I wrote about some of the unreasonable requests I've gotten as a candidate for library jobs, and how employers might make the interview process less dehumanizing. acrlog.org/2026/02/05/m... 📚
Making the Academic Librarian Interview Less Painful - ACRLog
To be unexpectedly unemployed in the U.S. is to be in a state of desperation. If you haven’t been out of work lately, it’s a particularly challenging time. The labor market is cooling, and people are ...
acrlog.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM
I wrote about some of the unreasonable requests I've gotten as a candidate for library jobs, and how employers might make the interview process less dehumanizing. acrlog.org/2026/02/05/m... 📚
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Billy Pencils back at it. Hasn't Minneapolis endured enough??
February 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Billy Pencils back at it. Hasn't Minneapolis endured enough??
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If you're a zine fan who likes to send snail mail, we've got a treat for you 5 zine-themed postcards! We're raising funds for the BIPOC Travel Fund for future Zine Librarians unConference & you can help by ordering a set of 5 zines for just $15 (shipping w/in the U.S. included).
January 31, 2026 at 7:53 PM
If you're a zine fan who likes to send snail mail, we've got a treat for you 5 zine-themed postcards! We're raising funds for the BIPOC Travel Fund for future Zine Librarians unConference & you can help by ordering a set of 5 zines for just $15 (shipping w/in the U.S. included).
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hey i know y'all are having a hard time now so i thought i would let you know that we have a train that runs from santa fe to belen, with my city, albuquerque, in the middle. it's called the rail runner. they all use the "meep meep" loony toons roadrunner sound to indicate the doors are closing
January 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
hey i know y'all are having a hard time now so i thought i would let you know that we have a train that runs from santa fe to belen, with my city, albuquerque, in the middle. it's called the rail runner. they all use the "meep meep" loony toons roadrunner sound to indicate the doors are closing
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video of the moment a man tried spraying something at ilhan omar at her town hall in minneapolis tonight
January 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
video of the moment a man tried spraying something at ilhan omar at her town hall in minneapolis tonight
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Ikogaan mikwam! = Ice out!
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice
January 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Ikogaan mikwam! = Ice out!
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice
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At the Alex Pretti memorial this afternoon, people are unfurling four very large banners.
They read, "How many more will ICE murder? How many more funerals? How many more...how many more?"
They read, "How many more will ICE murder? How many more funerals? How many more...how many more?"
January 25, 2026 at 10:13 PM
At the Alex Pretti memorial this afternoon, people are unfurling four very large banners.
They read, "How many more will ICE murder? How many more funerals? How many more...how many more?"
They read, "How many more will ICE murder? How many more funerals? How many more...how many more?"
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More recent linocuts.
Abolish and prosecute ICE.
ICE out of Minnesota and everywhere.
Abolish and prosecute ICE.
ICE out of Minnesota and everywhere.
January 25, 2026 at 10:31 AM
More recent linocuts.
Abolish and prosecute ICE.
ICE out of Minnesota and everywhere.
Abolish and prosecute ICE.
ICE out of Minnesota and everywhere.
Trying to organize a zine fest in the midst of a goddamn military invasion. I'm at a loss.
January 22, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Trying to organize a zine fest in the midst of a goddamn military invasion. I'm at a loss.